win-win

adjective

ˈwin-ˈwin How to pronounce win-win (audio)
-ˌwin
: advantageous or satisfactory to all parties involved
a win-win situation
a win-win deal

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That’s opened the door for former first-round pick Trevor Penning to move inside at left guard, which is a win-win for the Saints. Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025 Improve motivation by taking a transparent win-win approach: Purpose, recognition and autonomy should be your top drivers. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 The dollar’s dominance, which went well beyond what the United States’ GDP or share of global trade would have justified, constituted another win-win type of insurance. Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025 In other words, the challenge is a win-win for customers and businesses. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for win-win

Word History

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of win-win was in 1962

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“Win-win.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/win-win. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.

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